United Way of the Midlands invested almost $7 million in funding to community organizations over the past year, including more than $2 million in grants for its 2022-2023 fiscal year…
The Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announces their Power in Pink Event, a Breast Cancer Awareness Celebration, held Sept. 9, from 10 AM – 2 PM. The event is located at Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620…
Broker-in-charge, Sam DeWees, Represented the seller in the Purchase of 9 & 13 Sunbelt Ct. DeWees Real Estate Group, a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in Columbia’s office, retail,…
Quackenbush Architects + Planners announced and welcome Paula Monteagudo to the Q+ team as a new intern architect. Monteagudo, a native of Argentina who grew up in Miami, Florida, has…
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that partners Amy L. Gaffney, Regina Hollins Lewis, and Randi Lynn Roberts have been selected for inclusion in 2023 Best Lawyers in America® list. The attorneys and…
Mid-Year 2022 South Carolina Construction Trends Report Key Takeaways: Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.4 billion, a $453 million decrease compared to mid-year 2021. Pre-development indicators appear favorable…
Nominate S.C.’s best artists, advocates for arts awards now! • Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Folk Heritage Awards recognize arts achievement, influence, and support • Nomination window closes Sunday,…
The future has arrived, which means a new beginning for Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte – and for Columbia. Last week, Robinson Gray moved to WestLawn, the BullStreet District’s newest…
The McKay Firm announced the promotion of Joe Catalano to the position of Partner with the firm. Joe practices in the areas of Transportation and Trucking Law, Government Defense and…
Brent Jonas joins as organization’s first COO Sustain SC is pleased to welcome its first ever Chief Operating Officer to the organization. Brent Jonas will take on the new position…
The weather along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is near perfect in the fall. The summer humidity recedes and with average high temperatures of 77 degrees in October and 70 in…
Provides Strategic Guidance & Leadership in Employee-Related Matters ROCK HILL, SC – Comporium is pleased to announce that Andrea Cooper has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources.…
Midlands Technical College (MTC) has been awarded two national awards from the Collegiate Advertising Awards, and MTC was the only college in South Carolina to win awards in the Business/Community…
University officials, other VIPs plant tree recognizing USC’s eight four-sport national championships By W. Thomas Smith Jr. University of South Carolina Head Football Coach Shane Beamer joined Dr. Tom Mullikin,…
After successfully managing a multi-cap, multi-factor, faith-based, separate account composite for over 10 years, Wallick Institutional of Wallick Investments, LLC, has launched the WI Fidelis Multi-Cap Multi-Factor Index. It is…
By Laird W. Green, CFP® Opening a 529 plan is a fantastic way to save for education from public or private colleges and graduate schools (as well as private elementary…
Luke Rankin, Laurens County Councilman and community leader, has formed his own insurance business – Rankin Insurance Services, LLC. Having served in the financial industry for over five years, Rankin…
SCDOT Requests Input on Proposed Improvements The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will launch a virtual public information meeting for the I-95 Widening: Savannah River to US 278 project…
The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is awarding Richland School District Two the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina retail activity has returned to, or in many markets is better than, pre-pandemic levels.…
By Jeff Becraft Today is a day we have never seen… and we will never see it again. I have written before about Rev. Joe… back in May when…
State Policymakers and Strong Pipeline of Projects Position S.C. for More Funding The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) recently received notice that it will receive access to an additional…
By Tom Poland What’s behind a name? Lots most of the time. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it’s a mystery, but often it’s botanical. I’ve not met a woman named…
Connelly Development Announces Midtown at BullStreet The new Midtown at BullStreet community, which will feature 90 attainable rental apartment units with accompanying amenities, will soon begin construction in the BullStreet…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights Over the past two years, South Carolina’s student housing market has added 5,203 beds. Demand…
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in AICG. The $250,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling as a leader in machine learning, data integration, and…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won a regional transportation award for innovative technology used in the US 21 over Harbor River Bridge Replacement Project in Beaufort County. “We…
The South Carolina State Budget Review is an initiative of the South Carolina Bar. It is co-authored by Representative Micah Caskey (left) and House Minority Leader, Todd Rutherford (right). …
Fleetwood S. Hassell, president and chief executive officer of The Bank of South Carolina Corporation and its subsidiary Bank of South Carolina has been elected chairman of The South Carolina…
The SC Bar recognizes Kieley Sutton for her efforts as co-founder of the Rainy Day Fund, a nonprofit based in Columbia serving citizens who are involved in the legal-system and…
FY22 grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that it more than doubled its previous grant-making record by investing $11.9 million…
Duke Energy and Together SC have Joined Forces to Invest in Community-Focused Nonprofits In celebration of Black Philanthropy Month, Duke Energy and Together SC announce the selection of nine nonprofit…
For many Blue Hose, Saturday’s groundbreaking ceremony to kick off $8.2 million in athletic facilities improvements was an event that was years, if not decades, in the making. As Presbyterian…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is hosting a technical assistance outreach session for private nonprofit organizations who serve senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.…
County Councilman Derrek Pugh was recently elected chair of the Membership Committee for the S.C. Coalition of Black County Officials (SCCOBCO), a group that works to ensure minority county officials…
On August 23, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Deidre S. Yonce as the district’s new food service and nutrition director. Yonce…
On August 23, 2022, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the promotion of Jennie S. King to assistant principal of New Providence Elementary School. King returns…
Richland School District Two announces five finalists for 2022-2023 District Teacher of the Year. The finalists and their schools are Melita Cobb, North Springs Elementary School; Tracey Mason, Longleaf Middle…
Congaree National Park staff was recognized this week for their work in enhancing wilderness stewardship at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. by the National Park Service and its philanthropic partner…
Hosted by the South Carolina Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) WHAT Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, coworkers, neighbors…
Flight Arrives on Monday With First Equipment for Glove-Making Flanked by partners, business leaders and public officials, including Governor Henry McMaster and members of Lexington County Council, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation…
Marilyn Bertok has always been on the fast track. As a senior at the SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM), her summer research project was conducting NASCAR research…
Arnold Companies is proud to announce a popular Vista restaurant is moving to 1307 Main Street! Kao Thai Cuisine has been located in the old Columbia Firehouse Headquarters located at…
Football is back and your local Carolina Ale House is the headquarters to eat, drink and draft this season! Carolina Ale House is made for football — and with their 50+…
Joseph Bias, Midlands Technical College’s general counsel, has been recognized with a 2022 Legal Elite award from Columbia Business Monthly. In the Midlands region, Bias received the most votes from…
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights From the second quarter of 2021 through this quarter there were approximately 14.6 million…
Marketing Minute with Kait Park, NP Strategy How does your business or brand look from the outside looking in? This week’s video discusses the importance of keeping up with…
Marriott Columbia announces the completion of its guest rooms and suites renovation. Owned and managed by Columbia Sussex, the Marriott Columbia is located on Main Street in the heart of…
Adrienne Patrick, Director of Development at MPA Strategies, recently secured a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to develop a Downtown Master Plan for the City of Westminster. The…
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers. The American College of Environmental Lawyers elects fellows based on their recognition…